Don't forget all 5 things from the above :D We can't wait to see your photos!

Can I spread the distance over more than 1 day?

Yes - you could for example run 1 mile per day for 26 days to complete the marathon! We would need screenshots from each of the days.

Why do you need my address - don't you already have it?

Yes, we already have the address that you put on your original sign up form, however we are aware that in these unusual circumstances many people may have returned to their family homes / chosen to self isolate to help prevent spread of coronavirus. We will therefore need you to confirm the address that you are most likely to be at.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE - Health and Safety guidelines:

- We would remind you to please follow the Government guidelines (can be found HERE). Current advice at time of sending this email is that one form of exercise a day is encouraged for example a run - this must be alone or with members of your household. We will be closely following Government guidelines, so if this should change at all, then the ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k virtual event will be paused and reopened when it is safe to do so. Please make sure to check up to date Government advice before you head out on your solo virtual run.

- Remember to maintain social distancing (current recommendations are to keep at least 2m between yourself and others who aren't members of your household). This may mean that you need to safely cross the road, or pause to allow others to pass in order to maintain a safe distance at this time.

- If you, or a member of your household have (COVID-19) the Coronavirus - please DO NOT complete the virtual run. Please stay at home and self-isolate as per the Government guidelines.

- If you are suffering from a different illness or are injured in any way, please DO NOT complete the virtual run. Whilst it may be disappointing, we do have other options available to you (deferring to the 2021 event, transferring to our Winchester Half marathon in September for example, or running the event on our postponed date). The most important thing is to get yourself back to full health before participating in any physical challenges. Please note that this advice isn't just for you, but is also taking into account the incredible strain that the NHS is currently under. We do not want to add to that - so please only participate if you are fit and healthy.

Following all of the above, for those of you who are taking part in the solo virtual run, this is going to be a really fun event and what an incredible challenge for you to take part in! We do hope that you really enjoy your ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k Solo Virtual Run and can't wait to see the photos of you on the Start and Finish line after! We will be adding these to a Facebook album post event so that others can be inspired by your efforts and celebrate in your success.

Thank you for choosing to run the ABP Southampton Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k Virtual Event - let's DO THIS! Please do let us know if you have any further questions we can help with in the meantime and keep safe everyone,